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Ham Soup Recipe

Creamy and full of potatoes, ham, and fresh veggies. This is the best ham and potato soup recipe you will ever try!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword ham soup, ham soup recipe, Leftover Ham Soup, soup with ham
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 222kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth or ham stock
  • 7 medium Yukon gold potatoes cut into chunks, or russet potatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper to taste
  • ½ tablespoon bacon chopped, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon green onion chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to saute mode. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add 2 cups diced ham and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add 1 chopped onion, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery sticks to the pot. Cook and stir frequently, until onions are translucent.
  • Add in 6 cups chicken broth and 7 potatoes cut into chunks. Stir to mix.
  • Lock the Instant Pot lid back in place and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Once 10 minutes is up, carefully release the pressure and remove the lid.
  • Slowly mix in 1 cup heavy cream while stirring.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve, and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Always release the steam and remove the lid of your Instant Pot carefully, using an oven mitt or hand towel.
  • Mix the heavy cream in slowly. 
  • For extra deliciousness, top with cheese and serve with homemade bread!
  • If you don't have leftover ham, just purchase store-bought cubed ham for this delicious recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1386mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3980IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg